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MIC6315
Open-Drain µP Reset Circuit
General Description
The MIC6315 is an inexpensive reset generator circuit that
monitors power supplies in microprocessor based systems.
The function of this device is to assert a reset if either the
power supply drops below a designated reset threshold level
or /MR is forced low. Several different reset threshold levels
are available to accommodate 3V, 3.3V or 5V powered
systems.
The MIC6315 has an active low, open-drain /RESET output.
The reset output is guaranteed to remain asserted for a
minimum of either 20ms, 140ms, or 1100ms after VCC has
risen above the designed reset threshold level. The MIC6315
comes in a 4-pin SOT-143 package.
Typical Application
VCC
RESET
µP
RESET
VCC
MIC6315
VCC
MR
10k
Features
•Precision voltage monitor for 3V, 3.3V or 5V power
supplies
•/RESET remains valid with VCC as low as 1.4V
<15µA supply current
20ms, 40ms, or 1100ms minimum reset pulse widths
available
Manual reset input
•4-pin SOT-143 package
Applications
Portable equipment
•Intelligent instruments
•Critical microprocessor power monitoring
Printers/computers
Embedded controllers
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Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1GND IC Ground Pin.
2/RESET /RESET goes low if VCC falls below the reset threshold and remains asserted
for one reset timeout period after VCC exceeds the reset threshold.
3/MR Manual Reset Input. A logic low on /MR forces a reset. The reset will remain
asserted as long as /MR is held low and for one reset timeout period after /MR goes
high. This input can be shorted to ground via a switch or be driven by TTL or CMOS
logic. Float if unused.
4VCC Power Supply Input.
Pin Configuration
MR
1
2
4VCC
GND
MIC6315
RESET 3
MIC6315-xxDyU 4-Lead SOT-143
Ordering Information(1, 2)
Standard Pb-Free Min. tRST Operating
Part Number Marking Part Number Marking* VTH (V) (ms) Temp Range Package
MIC6315-26D2U NY MIC6315-26D2UY NY 2.63 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-29D2U NM MIC6315-29D2UY NM 2.93 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-30D2U N2 MIC6315-30D2UY N2 3.00 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-31D2U zz MIC6315-31D2UY zz 3.08 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-40D2U NW MIC6315-40D2UY NW 4.00 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-41D2U N6 MIC6315-41D2UY N6 4.10 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-44D2U zz MIC6315-44D2UY zz 4.38 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-46D2U zz MIC6315-46D2UY zz 4.63 20 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-26D3U NR MIC6315-26D3UY NR 2.63 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-29D3U NP MIC6315-29D3UY NP 2.93 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-30D3U N3 MIC6315-30D3UY N3 3.00 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-31D3U NU MIC6315-31D3UY NU 3.08 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-40D3U N8 MIC6315-40D3UY N8 4.00 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-41D3U N5 MIC6315-41D3UY N5 4.10 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-44D3U zz MIC6315-44D3UY zz 4.38 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-46D3U NX MIC6315-46D3UY NX 4.63 140 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-26D4U NS MIC6315-26D4UY NS 2.63 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-29D4U NN MIC6315-29D4UY NN 2.93 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-30D4U N4 MIC6315-30D4UY N4 3.00 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-31D4U zz MIC6315-31D4UY zz 3.08 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-44D4U N9 MIC6315-44DUY N9 4.00 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-44D4U N7 MIC6315-44DUY NY 4.10 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-44D4U zz MIC6315-44D4UY zz 4.38 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
MIC6315-46D4U NZ MIC6315-46D4UY NZ 4.63 1100 –40°C to +85°C4-lead SOT-143
1All devices available in tape and reel only.
2Parts not yet assigned an identification code are shown as “zz”. Contact Micrel for details. Minimum order may apply.
*Under bar symbol (_) may not be to scale.
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Electrical Characteristics
For typical values, VCC = 2.5V to 5.5V, TA = 25°C; bold values indicate –40°C TA +85°C; unless noted
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
Operating Voltage Range 1.4 5.5 V
ICC Supply Current VCC = 5.5V, no load 9 15 µA
VCC = 3.6V, no load 6 10 µA
VTH Reset Voltage Threshold Note 4 VTH–2.5% VTH VTH+2.5% V
tRST Reset Timeout Period 20 28 44 ms
140 200 320 ms
1100 1500 2500 ms
VOL /RESET Output Voltage VCC > 4.25V, ISINK = 3.2mA 0.4 V
VCC > 2.5V, ISINK = 1.2mA 0.3 V
VCC > 1.4V, ISINK = 50µA0.3 V
/RESET Output Leakage /RESET deasserted 1µA
/MR Minimum Pulse Width 10 µs
/MR to Reset Delay 0.5 µs
VIH /MR Input Threshold VTH > 4.0V 2.3 V
VTH > 4.0V 0.7××
××
×VCC V
VIL /MR Input Threshold VTH > 4.0V 0.8 V
VTH > 4.0V 0.25××
××
×VCC V
/MR Pull-Up Resistance 10 20 30 k
/MR Glitch Immunity 100 ns
Notes:
1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
4. Various reset thresholds available. See ordering information or contact factory.
Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Terminal Voltage
(VCC, /RESET) ...................................... –0.3V to 6.0V
(/MR) ........................................ –0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Rate of Rise (VCC) ................................................. 100V/µs
Input Current (VCC, /MR) ............................................ 20mA
Output Current (/RESET) ........................................... 20mA
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 sec.) ..................... 300°C
Storage Temperature (TS)........................ –65°C to 150°C
ESD Rating(3)
Operating Ratings(2)
Operating Temperature Range .................. –40°C to +85°C
Input Voltage (/RESET).................................... GND – 5.5V
Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) .............................. 320mW
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Functional Diagram
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Timing Diagram
V
CC
/MR
/RESET
t
RST
t
RST
V
TH
Reset Timing Diagram
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Applications Information
Microprocessor Reset
The /RESET pin is asserted whenever VCC falls below the
reset threshold voltage or if /MR (manual reset) is forced low.
The /RESET pin remains asserted for the duration of the reset
timeout period after VCC has risen above the reset threshold
or /MR has returned high. The reset function ensures the
microprocessor is properly reset and powers up in a known
condition after a power failure. /RESET will remain valid with
VCC as low as 1.4V.
The /RESET output is a simple open-drain N-channel MOS-
FET structure. A pull-up resistor must be used to pull this
output up to some voltage. For most applications, this voltage
will be the same power supply that supplies VCC to the
MIC6315. It is possible however to tie this resistor to some
other voltage. This will allow the MIC6315 to monitor one
voltage while level-shifting the /RESET output to some other
voltage. The pull-up voltage must be limited to 6.0V or less
(absolute maximum) to avoid damage to the MIC6315. The
resistor must be small enough to supply current to the inputs
and leakage paths that are driven by the /RESET output.
/RESET Valid at Low Voltage
As VCC drops to 0V, the MIC6315 will no longer be able to pull
the /RESET output low. At this point, the pull-up resistor will
pull the output high. The value of the pull-up resistor and the
voltage it is connected to will affect the point at which this
happens.
Wire OR'ing The /RESET Output
Because the RESET output is open-drain, several reset
sources can be wire-ORed in parallel to allow resets from
multiple sources.
VCC Transients
The MIC6315 is relatively immune to negative-going VCC
glitches below the reset threshold. Typically, a negative-
going transient 125mV below the reset threshold with a
duration of 25µs or less will not cause an unwanted reset. If
additional transient immunity is needed, a bypass capacitor
can be placed a close as possible to the MIC6315.
VCC
RESET
5V SYSTEM
RESET
VCC
MIC6315
+5.0V
MR
10k
+3.3V
MIC6315 Used in a Multiple Supply System
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Package Information
0.150 (0.0059)
0.089 (0.0035)
8°
0°
0.400 (0.016) TYP 3 PLACES
2.50 (0.098)
2.10 (0.083)
1.40 (0.055)
1.20 (0.047)
0.950 (0.0374) TYP
3.05 (0.120)
2.67 (0.105)
0.800 (0.031) TYP
1.12 (0.044)
0.81 (0.032)
0.10 (0.004)
0.013 (0.0005)
DIMENSIONS:
MM (INCH)
0.41 (0.016)
0.13 (0.005)
C
L
C
L
4-Pin SOT-143 (U)
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